Atlanta Gladiators News

March 17, 2018 - The Atlanta Gladiators welcomed the Jacksonville Icemen to the Infinite Energy Arena on Saturday night for the 11th and final matchup between the two teams this season. Unable to hold their lead late in the game, Atlanta fell to Jacksonville in overtime.
The Gladiators took the first lead of the game at the 10:42 mark of the opening frame. Luke Sandler charged towards the net and sent the puck to the front. Todd Skirving tried to knock the puck in, but instead nudged it forward to Phil Lane, who pushed in a shot for his 3... Full Story

March 15, 2018 - After getting a day's rest following the home victory on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Gladiators returned to action on Thursday as they welcomed the Jacksonville Icemen to the Infinite Energy Arena. Three goals in the middle frame proved to be the difference for the visitors as they took the 4-1 victory.
Jacksonville struck first 10:09 into the opening frame to take an early 1-1 lead. Jimmy Lodge collected the loose puck in the offensive zone and looked around for an open passing lane. Kyle Bigos stood open at the point and... Full Story

March 15, 2018 - DULUTH, Ga. - Forward Lindsay Sparks has been recalled by the AHL's Providence Bruins, the Atlanta Gladiators announced Thursday.
Sparks, 27, heads to the P-Bruins for the second time this season. The fifth-year-pro skated in three games last week for Providence and earned a plus-one rating. The Oakville, ON native leads the Gladiators in scoring with 54 points (13-41-54) in 54 games played this season. The former University of Michigan Wolverine had his first career AHL stint last year where he posted four points (1-3-4)... Full Story

March 13, 2018 - The Atlanta Gladiators returned to the Infinite Energy Arena on Tuesday night as they welcomed the Idaho Steelheads for the first of a four-game home-stand. Powered by a strong performance in net by Dan Vladar, the Gladiators took the 4-2 home victory.
The Gladiators opened the scoring with a four-on-four goal 6:18 into the opening frame. Drew Baker corralled a rebound that soared into the air in the offensive zone and found Eric Shand open for a pass. The rookie defender then sent a pass across the zone to Lindsay Sparks... Full Story